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Simmy
Joined: Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:40 pm
Posts: 81
Location: ferntree gully victoria
Car(s): Had 1965 1500 and grew up with GT 1600 +1800's
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Hi all, can't believe I found this forum! I grew up with Belletts, was a member or at least my parents / Dad was. My first car was a 1965 1500. Till this day it's still sitting in dads paddock. It's a sorry sight now though  I had a 67 after that then a 1500 deluxe. My brother had 1600 GT and Dad had the 1800 GT which I believe they still have but not running . My dream is to buy one again and get it on the road and relive some old memories! Unfortunately Dad no longer has an abundant of spare parts so it could pose a problem lol
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RobSA
Joined: Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:55 am
Posts: 580
Location: Adelaide
Car(s): BA Falcon, 68 Bellett
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Welcome aboard.
Cheers
Rob
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Simmy
Joined: Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:40 pm
Posts: 81
Location: ferntree gully victoria
Car(s): Had 1965 1500 and grew up with GT 1600 +1800's
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Thanks Rob 
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GTtoo
Joined: Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:51 am
Posts: 1034
Car(s): 1964 GT Isuzu Bellett
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Welcome Simmy,
With a little help from the great people and resource that is Bellettnet, you will hopefully get those sedans and GT's out of the paddock to relive the memories. Live the dream.
B.
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| Wed Dec 29, 2010 3:54 am |
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PR91
Joined: Tue Sep 16, 2008 11:54 am
Posts: 2544
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welcome simmy.
brett here.
who are your dad and brother?
is just that i'm local to you, and wondering.
cheers.
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| Wed Dec 29, 2010 5:56 am |
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PR91
Joined: Tue Sep 16, 2008 11:54 am
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PR91 wrote: welcome simmy.
brett here.
who are your dad and brother?
is just that i'm local to you, and wondering.
cheers. just saw your thread in the "my bellett" section and answered my own question.... surname starts with "J"...! how are the boys these days? haven't seen them for years!
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Farmer
Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:17 pm
Posts: 2612
Location: Rye Park, N.S.W.
Car(s): Doris, AuntyMary, Shrek, Jimmy; GT, Wasp, Flo & Sed unrestos; 65 Elf; 82 Rodeo, 60 TX550, 72 Sport, & a Sigma.
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Hi Simmy.  How about you go & visit Dad/Broth, reminisce about those old times, ask just how different G.T.'s were to drive, get excited & tell them you'd like to try that, and offer to restore it and take them for a drive! Seriously though, there are good people down your way that can help with parts, and probably find you a sedan fot not-too-much. Nice avatar BTW, I wouldn't put my head there 'cause it might frighten people, but if I looked like you.............. Cheers, Matt.
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gt orphanage
Joined: Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:23 am
Posts: 1816
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BELLETTITIS has been known in the past to pass down female genes also,the only cure is to get one and live with it. I am also a long time sufferer.
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rod
Joined: Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:36 am
Posts: 579
Car(s): 68gt coupe , 98 toyota prado
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welcome to the bellett family , another bellett 4 coona 2011 ?
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oz_toffa
Joined: Fri Sep 26, 2008 6:16 am
Posts: 1157
Location: Adelaide north near the hills.
Car(s): Roman Red 1965 Sedan, Mint 67 Sedan Auto, 1967 GT , 1.5x 1967 sedans, 1968 Deluxe Sedan, 1965 Wasp Ute (Resto project)
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Welcome Simmy.
This forum is full of some very strange people (me included) but dont let that stop you from enjoying the banta and humour.
Second the comment regarding parts. just have to ask and all of a sudden they start appearing on the post page.
Good luck getting the old boy back on the road.
Cheers
OZ
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Simmy
Joined: Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:40 pm
Posts: 81
Location: ferntree gully victoria
Car(s): Had 1965 1500 and grew up with GT 1600 +1800's
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thanks guys. I would love to. I would have to get a bigger house first though! Suburbs dont offer much space for extra cars! I will one day hopefullly do it!
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2ldohc
Joined: Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:22 pm
Posts: 603
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Car(s): 1968 Isuzu Bellett Deluxe (Polynesian Blue), 1974 Datsun 240z, 1970 Datsun Fairlady SRL311, 1966 Prince Skyline
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Hey Simmy, welcome aboard to Bellett.net. Not much space? Belletts are perfect! The only car narrower is a Mini  Anyway, enjoy the forum and with any luck we'll see you at the nationals with or with out a car! Cheers, R. _________________1966 Prince Skyline GT-B 1968 PR20 Bellett Deluxe (flat lights) 1970 SRL311 Datsun Fairlady 1971 S30 Datsun 240Z - Race car 1972 S30 Datsun 240Z For more info, articles and pictures visit http://GarageofAwesome.com.au
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Simmy
Joined: Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:40 pm
Posts: 81
Location: ferntree gully victoria
Car(s): Had 1965 1500 and grew up with GT 1600 +1800's
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Thanks R. Hopefully they'll let me in with my Xr8 lol Being that its a ford!!
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dave
Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:15 am
Posts: 1991
Car(s): 1965 Wasp, 1966 Bellett, 1967 Bellett, 1969 Florian, 1973 Bellett GTR, 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu, 1978 Gemini van
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Hey welcome on board!
We set up this forum to connect people like you with people like us, as we're all the same people!
i would have said 'welcome' earlier, but I was not enthusiastic to move after NYE. For at least two days.
Welcome again and here's to a Bellett-worthy year in 2011!
Cheers,
Dave
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Simmy
Joined: Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:40 pm
Posts: 81
Location: ferntree gully victoria
Car(s): Had 1965 1500 and grew up with GT 1600 +1800's
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Thanks Dave, happy hangover to you
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yellowperil
Joined: Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:15 am
Posts: 280
Location: Hobart
Car(s): 1970 Bellett, 1968 Bellett, Triumph Stag, 1940 Traction Avant, T Ford 1938 Pontiac plus the usual modern stuff
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Welcome Simmy Get your 65 model out of your dad's paddock. There's not much that can't be fixed on them, especially with the help available. I've been a member for only a short time and have found the forum to be a great place to find help, encouragement and enthusiasm. Even if you've owned a Morris Marina no one will mind
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Simmy
Joined: Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:40 pm
Posts: 81
Location: ferntree gully victoria
Car(s): Had 1965 1500 and grew up with GT 1600 +1800's
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Thanks YellowPeril My dream may be over lol.. My man is adament he wont spend that kind of money on a car he wont get it back for. My argument was, I dont care hwat its worth in the end and how much we've spent because im not interested in selling it!! am i missing somthing here? lol
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1968GT
Joined: Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:32 am
Posts: 1266
Location: MUDGEE. NSW
Car(s): 1968 PR91 Bellett GT. 2014 ISUZU MU-X, 2016 Jayco 22' Starcraft Caravan, 2013 KIA Reo shopping trolley!!
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YES Simmy  . You are missing the RIGHT MAN!!! 
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Farmer
Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:17 pm
Posts: 2612
Location: Rye Park, N.S.W.
Car(s): Doris, AuntyMary, Shrek, Jimmy; GT, Wasp, Flo & Sed unrestos; 65 Elf; 82 Rodeo, 60 TX550, 72 Sport, & a Sigma.
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Not too many moderns you can get your money back on. Buy A Commondore for 40 odd grand - 3 yrs on, 60% gone!
The other day I was thinking what all my Belletts cost - (Not much) If I were to sell 'em I'd probably get my money back.
The Subaru cost $34,400 8 yrs ago - now it's worth about $6,000. I couldn't lose that much on the Belletts if I gave them all away 3 times!!
Cars are consumables or fun hobby toys, NOT investments!
Matt's view.
Cheers.
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Stickman
Joined: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:29 pm
Posts: 1524
Location: Kallangur, Brisbane QLD
Car(s): 3x1965 PR20(Donkey, Jenny n Bundy) 1 1969 PR20(Percy) 2 1968 PR20(Eugine n GT Donor) 1 1968 PR91 GT, 1 1965 Wasp
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Now that the forum is bringing a greater awareness of the Bellett to people and the fact that they are becoming a rare little vehicle their value is sure to increase.
I'd pay more for a tidy little tear drop then an XY/W falcon anyday.
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